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Looking for games like The Return? Here are top hack and slash recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Dungeons Deep, Axe Me Why or Glaze Cup: Journey to the West.

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  1. About our gameDungeons Deep is a hardcore dungeon crawler set in a dark fantasy world. Battle goblins, demons, skeletons, spiders, dragons and many more creatures. Play alone or with your friends. Our story follows an order of soldiers and mercenaries that return to the plagued kingdom of Antioch. Their quest is to plunder the depths for ancient artifacts, and rid the former kingdom of creatures t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons Deep.

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  2. Survive the Ancestral Spirit Realm Axe Me Why is a post-apocalyptic horde fighter where every run is a battle for survival and legacy. You play as Tsuki, a lone warrior raised by her village but haunted by the mystery of her missing parents. Their civilization swallowed by the Spirit Realm, she fights to preserve her own strength while ensuring the long-term survival of the people who raised her.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Axe Me Why.

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  3. ✦The Legendary Journey of the Rolling Curtain GeneralEmbark on the legendary journey of the Rolling Curtain General, collect fragments of the Glazed Lamp, challenge formidable foes, and build your own village. In this world where tradition and innovation intertwine, forge an unprecedented adventure in the realm of Journey to the West. ✦The Backstory of the Glazed CupThe Rolling Curtain Gene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glaze Cup: Journey to the West.

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  4. The last worlds are crumbling. The last heroes rise. In Souls Survivors, every step is a battle for survival in a dying universe. Immerse yourself in a dynamic action roguelite where chaos devours all life. Carve through relentless hordes, face ancient terrors, and uncover the secrets of a world fading before your eyes. Craft deadly builds, master devastating skills, and explore fallen civilizat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls Survivors.

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  5. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    70% User Score Based on 220 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 15 reviews

    Justine, a rookie U.S. Marshal, thought this was just another routine case. But when her car crashes in a freak accident at the edge of nowhere, she finds herself trapped in a twisted new world: HOTEL BARCELONA. Seven serial killers. One haunted hotel. And a second personality living inside her head… Meet Dr. Carnival: murderer, psychopath, devastating ancient monster. THIS FALL… DEATH HAS A RO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOTEL BARCELONA.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Find hope in death. In Umbraclaw, take control of Kuon, a cat who dies in the mortal world and awakens in the Soulplane, the world of the dead. Brave the horrors of the underworld to reunite Kuon with his owner in this 2D action-adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umbraclaw.

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  7. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Vincent's epic adventure awaits you! In Map Of Materials, you'll find him stranded on a mysterious island, where he'll use all his skills and knowledge to escape and return to his old life. Will he make it out alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Map Of Materials.

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  8. ADD TO YOUR WISHLISTBe first to know when the Beta or Early Access hunt begins. Get notified about launch, sales, and major updates as we journey deeper into the endless night. About the GameDemons conquered the world, plunging it into an endless apocalyptic darkness. The last survivors fled into the Underworld, an ancient realm deep beneath the surface. There, you discovered the lost Sanctuar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeverLight.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 10,983 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 22 reviews

    Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood.

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  10. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 1,596 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 26 reviews

    Test your adventurer mettle against The Isle’s procedural subterranean labyrinths. Explore a large, interconnected underworld crawling with cunning wildlife, deadly traps and stalked by a shadowy presence. Survive the perils of The Depths and unearth what lies below... or die trying.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BELOW.

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  11. Online Massive MultiplayerPlay with friends, meet new people, explore the vast world with randomized dungeons together and share stories. A massive world awaits you, full of life and adventures. Discover new areas with your party, and get stronger together. Dynamic world events pull players together, defeat gigantic bosses and challenge yourself: Every player makes a difference. Obsydian is als… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsydian.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Lovecraftian survival horror game with unique 2D art, a disturbing story, and complex base management. Gather resources, carefully plan your expeditions and explore the world of madness as you struggle to keep your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Sanity.

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  13. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    65% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    How to survive on another planet teeming with monsters, if you are a bearded engineer? You must become Space Robinson! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Robinson.

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  14. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

    Pharaonic is an unforgiving sidescrolling Action-RPG set in Ancient Egypt. Explore a vast kingdom full of dangers and brutal enemies while you find the truth behind Ahmosis I, the Red Pharaoh. Polish your combat skills to the finest and loot the best gear possible to even have the slightest chance of overcoming this difficult endeavor. Will you opt for lightweight equipment, trusting on your agil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pharaonic.

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  15. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 1,473 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 4 reviews

    Unearth the past to protect the future. In Wildmender, you face the challenge of restoring the environment. Explore the landscape, revive withering plant life, cultivate your garden, and build a better world alone or with friends in 4-player online co-op. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wildmender.

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  16. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 2,589 reviews

    Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that progressively challenges you and your settlement, and threatens the extinction of the dwarven race. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Regions Of Ruin.

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  17. Enter dangerous adventures. Risk what you carry. Escape with power… or leave it behind. Two obstinate races, their intellects ascended yet unyielding, waged a war of unimaginable scale known as The Deception War. In its wake, entire civilizations were erased, leaving behind only fragments of their power, scattered and forgotten across the universe. These remnants are now known as the Lost Relics… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Relics.

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    A maze? How about a roguelike maze? Explore different worlds to get out of here. Each time you enter a world, the unknown awaits. Can you save your resources so you don’t get stuck between worlds? However, the robot can be easily replaced. 10... 9... 8... Are you still here? You'd better hurry up. Go through the rooms as fast as you can and get the rewards. But are you sure this is the only… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wallkill.

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  19. The world is in need of a warrior, mage, rogue, or any kind of hero that you can build-craft into existence. Pick a class, a weapon and off-hand equip, a passive skill, and your base stats to go slay some gobbos! Your adventure will likely be short-lived, so there will be plenty of chances to experiment! What to expect from this game: It's a roguelike A high amount of build customization be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warrior Mage or Rogue alike.

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  20. Otherworld Cultivation: SurvivorsOtherworld Cultivation: Survivors is a casual horde-survival game that blends Eastern immortal cultivation (xianxia) with roguelike elements. Through repeated battles, players choose different skills, secret arts, and sacred treasures to continuously improve their cultivation. Even when besieged by countless demons and monsters, you can ride the sword freely, clear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherworld Cultivation: Survivors.

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  21. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Fight nightmarish foes in this action-horror exploration of psychological fears manifested. Understand, overcome, and confront anxiety and survive the twisted toxic reflection of life's challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noxia Somnia.

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  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    94% User Score Based on 436 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    A top-down hack-and-slash where Lucah must fight to reclaim their identity from the grasp of the Nightmare monsters that inhabit the dream-like land. Lucah: Born of a Dream features a hand-drawn surrealist artstyle and contains heavy themes relating to organized religion, queerness and suppression of one's identity through indoctrination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucah: Born of a Dream.

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  23. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 49 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

    Tower defense reimagined! Dead Ground is a procedurally generated tower defense game with rogue-like elements. Each playthrough will offer randomly generated guns, skills and augments. You'll have to travel, collect scrap, water, manage your inventory and upgrade your base to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Ground.

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  24. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 818 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Lords.

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 127 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    An action-farming-roguelite, full of whimsical flora and mischievous creatures that really want to ruin your dark and mysterious plans of… Going vegan! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voltaire The Vegan Vampire.

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  27. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    62% User Score Based on 458 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 18 reviews

    Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption is a boss battler action-RPG. Face eight abhorrent bosses, the first seven each based on one of the deadly sins. Before each epic clash, you must sacrifice a stat and level down to enter combat. Each fight will be tougher than the last as you wage war against sin itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SINNER: Sacrifice for Redemption.

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  28. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    79% User Score Based on 188 reviews

    Combination of survival RPG and dating sim that lets you play as young medieval soldier who over the course of wars and adventures becomes the most formidable and respected knight of his era. And hopefully finds the love of his life. Or, if he’s not lucky enough, perishes in the chaos of war If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heads Will Roll.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 240 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

    Fight your way through hordes of blood-lusting demons and escape hell as you unlock new characters and talents to create chaos in the randomly generated and ever-changing landscape of hell! ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rising Hell.

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  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    54% User Score Based on 222 reviews

    In Home Behind, you take on the role of a refugee cast out from your homeland by a band of rebels. Your home and the peace you enjoyed has been destroyed, and your family has disappeared. Can you survive the struggle, famine, and sickness to make it to the safety of Europe? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Home Behind.

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  31. Step into the mysterious world of truth! In this 2D truth-building role-playing game, you will play as a seeker who is eager to achieve enlightenment for a long time, and start a journey full of challenges and opportunities. Core Gameplay: Brave the Tower of Babel and gather the spirit of heaven and earth: deep into the tower of treacherous, mountainous trials. Each layer is an unknown secret, h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Weapon.

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  32. Descend. Forge. Remember. ECHORIS is a 2D side-scrolling metroidvania set deep within a vertical megastructure built by giants who no longer remember why. Drop level by level through forgotten corridors. Fight what was left behind. Reforge the weapons you find — until  the shaft itself bends to your will. Explore the Shaft The world is one vast vertical structure, half… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ECHORIS.

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  33. Prove your worth. Hack and blast your way through the Grim Trials. Explore the (after)life of the Academy – a training ground for aspiring Grim Reapers. Befriend fellow Reapers, learn from your mentors, and uncover the secrets of your life and love before your death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Trials.

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  34. The Dark West is an Action RPG set in a cursed frontier where power always comes at a cost. An occult west lies under a sun that refuses to rise. The land bears the wretched marks of what people wanted and what they were willing to do for it. Choose characters shaped by difficult pasts. Faith still has a say. Damnation does too. Violence settles most questions, and the rest are answered by choice… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark West.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,126 reviews

    Cinderwake is an immersive action survival game where you play as a witch battling in the depths of a magical forest. A wave system with ever-increasing challenge will push your precision and mastery to the limit. You command four distinct abilities. The forest breathes in stylized darkness — twisted roots, glowing sparks, and beings emerging from the essence of magic. Game Features: Progressiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cinderwake.

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  36. Talent alone is not enough to become a powerful cultivator. You'll need legendary artifacts, mystical abilities, powerful techniques, loyal spirit pets, and a touch of fate. Only by joining a mighty sect and becoming a true disciple can you begin to ascend the path to immortality! Paper Realm: Path of the Immortal is a Roguelike survival strategy game set in a world of Eastern cultivation. class… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 纸境小仙途.

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  37. 关注游戏动态 About the GameDustless is a hand-drawn wuxia side-scrolling action game built around Yin-Yang switching, fast offensive pressure, endless combo routing, and boss duels. You play as a swordsman in white, crossing shadowed sword tombs, broken roads, and silent ruins. Yin and Yang are not just meters. They are part of the combo system. Each state affects how you connect skills, manage r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dustless.

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  38. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    95% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Just Updated We have released a major update that diversifies how you explore the Garden of Witches. We’ve expanded combat progression and exploration, adding various game elements that will broaden your tactical choices. Experience new rooms, new enemies and spells, the new Imprint System and a completely overhauled combat system! New Monsters and New “Rush” Spell New monsters have been added … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden of Witches.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    If you have any questions during the game, you can report them in [Menu->Help->Problem Feedback]. Thank you very much for playing! Combat mechanismEach profession has different attack methods and auxiliary attack methods; choose 3 active skills from multiple skills to deal with different enemies; and prepare food and potions before the battle to enhance your strength in the battle. You an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Relics.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

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  42. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 430 reviews

    Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush game, set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested beasts. Explore a mysterious land alone or with a friend in 2-player local or online co-op. Uncover a story through unusual NPCs and cut down terrifying eldritch bosses, all in a painterly 2D style. Perennial Order is a love letter to games such as Hollow Knight, Titan Sou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perennial Order.

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  43. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 123 reviews

    Striving for Light is a rogue-lite ARPG where you utilise a unique infinite expanding skilltree to fight your way through the darkness, striving for light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Striving for Light.

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  44. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 238 reviews

    Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.

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  45. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 700 reviews

    The Doors of Trithius combines classic roguelike ruthlessness with the freedom and depth of an expansive, open-world RPG. Explore a vast, procedurally generated world that doesn't hold your hand. Here you'll need all your skill and strategic prowess to overcome the ancient dungeons, faction armies, and wandering behemoths found in the unpredictable and mysterious realm of Enalia. Random G… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Doors of Trithius.

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  46. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,229 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 17 reviews

    Trapped in a dark and gloomy temple, find your inner strength and courage to face its dangers. Show your Devotion! Dark Devotion invites you in a rich and peculiar universe. You will go through more and more confrontations. If you happen to succeed once, good job. But don’t even think that the next step will be as effortless as the previous one. Take part into rageous and bloody fights in which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Devotion.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 718 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    A first-person game in which after starving to death, the player wakes up in the Void, a dying land housing numerous Sisters and long-absent Brothers, all of whom subsist on Color, the essence of life in the Void. With the player's arrival, a resurgence of Color is observed in the Void, prompting the Brothers to return and subject the player to various trials so that he may also become a Brother b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void.

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  48. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 478 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 18 reviews

    The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Knight Witch.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    52% User Score Based on 1,040 reviews

    War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim. A mysterious evil power lies in waiting and fortunately you’re not alone to unrav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ArcaniA.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 704 reviews

    Raise the dead as a fearsome Necromancer in the dark world of The Unliving! Lead your undead armies into the endless fight in this rogue-lite action RPG game. Burn cities to ash with devastating magic spells, slay epic bosses and turn your enemies into morbid servants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unliving.

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